Community Calendar

Exhibit | The Imagination of Art Venti
Saturdays, April 4-May 30, 2:00-4:00 p.m. | FREE
Arts Advocates Gallery, The Crossings at Siesta Key mall, 3501 S. Tamiami Trail, Sarasota, FL 34239 | ArtsAdvocates.org
The Imagination of Art Venti invites you to enjoy Art Venti's “pencil paintings” – magnificent, extremely detailed works created with layers and layers of delicate colored pencil strokes on very large paper. His compositions often address environmental and socio/political issues. The larger pieces take 3-5 months to complete. Since moving to Sarasota, he has produced his largest and most complex and meticulous works, the sizes having increased up to 110 inches in width. This exhibit is sponsored by Observer Media Group.

Go nose to nose with Big John, the World’s Largest Triceratops, in an immersive and playful dinosaur exhibit at the Glazer Children’s Museum in Downtown Tampa. Whether you have a child at home or not, all are welcome to visit this colossal exhibit, 66 million years in the making.

Imagine Museum proudly participates in Museums for All — simply present your SNAP Benefit card and photo ID to one of our associates upon arrival and enjoy $3.00 admission to the museum. Children ages 6 and under are free.

MAACM Charley Harper Owl Glass Class
Tuesday, May 5 and 12, 2026; 10am-1pm
Whether you love birds, the night, or Halloween, this adorable owl panel, inspired by the geometric wildlife art of Charley Harper is a perfect introduction to the craft of leaded glass. Registration for this class includes two 3-hr glass sessions, 5/5 and 5/12. Closed-toed shoes are required to participate in class. Class fee: Non-members: $125, Members $110.

MAACM Florida Dolphin Glass Class
Friday, May 8 and 15, 2026; 10 am – 1 pm
Floridians and animal lovers alike will appreciate this leaping dolphin leaded glass panel. Registration for this class includes two 3-hr glass sessions. Closed-toed shoes are required to participate in class. Class fee: Non-members: $125, Members $110.

Join us for an artistic journey geared toward young artventurers every Saturday! Led by our friendly associates, children ages 4-11 will be guided through our world-class glass art galleries. They will then have the opportunity to unleash their imagination and express themselves with a fun and engaging craft activity.

MAACM Studio Sips - Mother’s Day Special: Glazed Tile Painting
Sunday, May 10th 11:00 am – 1:00 pm
Celebrate Mom and bring the family to MAACM for a fun morning of painting beautiful ceramic tiles that mimic the definitive glazed and tube lining characteristics of art nouveau, while enjoying a crisp mimosa (21 and up) and great conversation! No kiln firing necessary. A docent-led tour of MAACM’s stunning tile gallery is included. Price: $75.00 non-members, $65.00 for members

Join Mary Correa for an 8-week exploration of collage. Learn the basics of collage assembly and then explore how these basics apply to your art style. This workshop is full of techniques for everyone – novice, intermediate or advanced artists. This class occurs at the Firehouse Cultural Center 101 1st Ave NE, Ruskin, FL 33570.

Go nose to nose with Big John, the World’s Largest Triceratops, in an immersive and playful dinosaur exhibit at the Glazer Children’s Museum in Downtown Tampa. Whether you have a child at home or not, all are welcome to visit this colossal exhibit, 66 million years in the making.

Imagine Museum proudly participates in Museums for All — simply present your SNAP Benefit card and photo ID to one of our associates upon arrival and enjoy $3.00 admission to the museum. Children ages 6 and under are free.